Definitions

A thrombosed hemorrhoid occurs when a blood clot forms inside a hemorrhoidal vein, obstructing
blood flow and causing a painful swelling of the anal tissues. Thrombosed hemorrhoids are not
dangerous, but they can be very painful and cause rectal bleeding if they become ulcerated.

Factors
A person may develop hemorrhoids when more pressure is put on their anal passage. This may be
caused by:pushing too hard when trying to pass a stoolconstipationhaving diarrheanot going to the
toilet regularlybeing pregnant, as the weight of the baby may put pressure on veinsgiving birth, as the
pressure can affect the anal passagesitting down for an extended period, for example, while traveling in
a vehicleNot every person who has external hemorrhoids will develop blood clots, but some do.
Scientists do not yet understand why blood clots form in some external hemorrhoids.Certain things can
increase the risk of getting hemorrhoids, including:not eating enough fiber, which may lead to
constipationpregnancysitting for extended periodsgetting older, as tissues become weaker as a person
ages
Pathophysiology

Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of thrombosed hemorrhoids include:pain sitting, walking, or going to the toilet to pass a
stoolitching around the anusbleeding when passing a stoolswelling or lumps around the anus
Surgical management
Nursing management
Nursing intervention